A network of affiliated providers who have agreed to charge preestablished rates for particular services is termed a

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A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a network of affiliated healthcare providers who have agreed to charge preestablished rates for particular services. PPOs offer discounted rates to insurers in exchange for a larger patient pool, and patients can receive care from providers both inside and outside of the network. HMOs, DRGs, and QCs are not networks of affiliated providers with preestablished rates.

A Network of Affiliated Providers Who Have Agreed to Charge